Opportunity for self-expression opened through policy change
By Kaylee Anderson This year the NS school board changed the handbook to allow students and teachers to dye their hair unnatural colors as long …
Stress, financial difficulties accompany prom dress search
By Emily Kerksiek and Marlee Crozier With prom March 1-2, there is no time to waste for junior girls to find a special dress or …
Musical cast produces phenomenal performance of Newsies’
By Lucy Anderson Jan. 16-19 and 21, the NS drama department performed Disney’s Broadway Musical, “Newsies.” “Newsies” is arguably the best production that this high …
Teen Challenges: Illness of the Mind
Editor’s Note: All names of students have been changed in order to protect the identity of the students who shared their stories on the condition …
Friendly freshman thrives through his many hobbies
by Carli Johansen As a hand raises over his head, the thunderous applause from the student body overwhelms him. Freshman James Billings Sandefur—or JB for …
New release introduces series to new fans, pleases old ones
by Adam Cox “Pokémon Go” was released in July 2016 and took the world by storm with 650 million down- loads. Naturally, Pokémon want- ed …
Club provides team-building opportunities through games
by Kaje Nielsen In an increasingly lonesome and close- minded society, it can be hard to find people with interests similar to yours, especially if …
Voter approval of Prop 2 brings uncertainty for Utah
by Kaleb Cox On Nov. 6, Utahns were able to vote in the 2018 midterms. Along with electing four representatives and a sen- ator, several …
Teens struggle with phone addiction
by Mayzie Talbot She’d only been using it for a year when she started to experi- ence depression and urges of self- harm, leading to …
Students’ character strengthens successful broadcasting program
by Abigail Clawson She goes unseen, hidden behind the camera and her work. She helps call the shots, operating behind the scenes in various roles, …